A Chinese Export Silver Octagonal Salver
Canton circa 1860
Maker's mark KC (name unrecorded), 90 and a chop mark
38 cm (15in) diameter, 1169g (37.55 oz)

With a bamboo pattern rim, a border of prunus blossom alternating with birds amidst bamboo, a plain incurve, the centre engraved with a band of chrysanthemums, on four bamboo leaf bracket feet．

Artist Biography:
Kecheong is an undocumented maker operating in Canton circa 1850-1880.